Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 75744, Sept. 16, 2024.
- (a) Gross floor area means all space, wall to wall, including recessed entries not to exceed 5 sq. ft. and areas under built-in vanities and similar furniture. Where the ceiling height is less than that specified in § 3280.104, the floor area under such ceilings shall not be included. Floor area of closets shall not be included in the gross floor area.
- (b) Habitable room means a room or enclosed floor space arranged for living, eating, food preparation, or sleeping purposes not including bathrooms, foyers, hallways, and other accessory floor space.
- (c) Laundry area means an area containing or designed to contain a laundry tray, clothes washer and/or clothes dryer.